Recommend me a good reliable car for 1500

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 7:48am #1

Hey guys looking for a good cheap run around for 1500 as my astra head gasket went after 5 years.I'm looking at few 00-01 avensis and octavia.anyone any ideas thanks

11-10-2011 7:51am

Very much depends on the actual car at that price, rule of thumb wise, small engined Octavias are fairly sh1t compared to a 1.6 petrol Avensis.

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 7:54am

Ya was thinking of 1.6. Avensis as they will go forever.few goods deals there but can't get to them as I've no car.any other cars I should look out for

Soarer · 11-10-2011 8:03am

Anything Japanese really.

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 8:07am

Ya might go avensis with a good nct.don't want to spend too much as Xmas coming up.should I go 1.6 petrol my mechanic said they are great on petrol and never give trouble

Soarer · 11-10-2011 8:09am

Don't know much about specifics tbh. It's just a general rule I go by ie. cheap and reliable = Japanese.

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 8:12am

Cool thanks I'll have a good look round

colm_mcm · 11-10-2011 9:56am

If you're going Avensis, go for the pre facelift lift model.
Non vvti. Less likely to go wrong.

kerten · 11-10-2011 10:24am

Mazda 626. Honda accord, pre-02 Nissan Primera, Toyota Avensis, Ford Focus and I wouldn't buy very cheap and old VAG car if reliability is must.

pcardin · 11-10-2011 11:50am

Soarer wrote: »

Don't know much about specifics tbh. It's just a general rule I go by ie. cheap and reliable = Japanese.

Are you reffering "cheap" to buying or repairing costs? If second, they aint cheap at all.

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 12:20pm

Just something cheap and cheerfull with good nct like avensis or something like that

bazz26 · 11-10-2011 4:51pm

colm_mcm wrote: »

If you're going Avensis, go for the pre facelift lift model.
Non vvti. Less likely to go wrong.

Reliable yes but the lean burn engine from the Carina E is dog slow though and gears are too far apart imo. VVTi is alot more free reving.

I'd have a look at a 1.8 Honda Accord, can be bought for similar money and the only reason I can think not to buy it over an Avensis is if you need a bit more room.

Something like these:
http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201139204654296

http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=201136204281507

Bawnmore · 11-10-2011 5:28pm

Cheaper option, but a P11 Primera would suit and shouldn't let you down.

Something like this - http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2591294

gyppo · 11-10-2011 5:54pm

Gyppo's choice......

http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/2504608

alanhiggyno1 · 11-10-2011 6:31pm

i agree good cars but ive decided to go for another astra as i think they are great nippy car for 1.4.my own car is astra and gasket went on it after 4 yrs so im going with another one i think.

Recommend me a good reliable car for 1500

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